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Old 24-May-2006, 23:02
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I have another question;

when we talk about money we can say' five pounds is alot to pay'
is that correct? if yes, which grammer rule is related to?


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Old 25-May-2006, 02:53
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Yes, but a lot should be written as two words.
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Old 25-May-2006, 03:59
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Money, even when the numbers are plural, is generally treated as a singular things, a sum, which explains the use of is there.
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Old 25-May-2006, 04:34
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I agree to tdol.
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